Learn the facts about why people migrate

Migration often makes headlines; it’s become a key issue of politicians worldwide. But what is the reality of migration?
This course will introduce you to key challenges of irregular migration and asylum seeking worldwide. You’ll look at key cases from around the globe, including asylum seekers arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean and Syrian refugees in Turkey, Central American labour migration to the USA and the Rohingya refugee challenge in Southeast Asia.

0:12Skip to 0 minutes and 12 secondsMillions of people worldwide move, but why? Some out of choice. Others are forced to leave their homes, fleeing war, armed conflicts, abuse, violence, seeking protection, freedom, security. Some looking for a better life, for themselves and their families. They are all migrants, but they are not all the same for the country where they arrive. This course will provide you with the basic tools, definitions, and terminology to analyse the phenomenon, the existing policies, and the possible future scenarios. Top experts will also present case studies from around the world, providing you with useful insights into the issues and possible solutions.

What topics will you&nbspcover?

Definition of regular migration and asylum seeking

Forced and voluntary migration

The Syrian refugee crisis

The EU asylum regime

Politicising migration debates

Mexican and Central American labour migration to the USA

Gender and Latin American labour migration

The case of the Rohingya in southeast Asia

The ‘Pacific solution’ policy in Australia

When would you like to&nbspstart?

Date to be announced

What will you&nbspachieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Identify main terms and concepts used to discuss irregular migration and asylum

Discuss key case studies from different world regions

Explore future scenarios of international migration

Assess the challenges that international migration poses for different countries

Who is the course&nbspfor?

This course is for anyone interested in learning about migration, you don’t need any past experience.